On Mississippi's MAAP, Grade 5 English Language Arts (ELA) is reported on a scale from 501 to 599, and each score falls into one of 5 performance levels. Reaching Proficient (at 565 or above) is the state's grade-level, on-track benchmark.
| Level | Score range | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Minimal | 501–538 | The lowest level, well below grade-level expectations |
| Basic | 539–549 | Approaching grade-level expectations |
| Passing | 550–564 | Partway toward grade-level expectations |
| Proficient | 565–581 | Meeting grade-level expectations (the state proficiency line) |
| Advanced | 582–599 | The highest level, above grade-level expectations |
Statewide in 2025, about 56% of Grade 5 students reached Proficient or Advanced in ELA. The bar above shows the share at each level (left = lowest).
A score's meaning depends on where it lands in the ranges above, and on how it compares to other students. Our free tool turns a score into an estimated percentile versus the child's school, district and the whole state, so you can see exactly where a score stands, not just its level.
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